Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gregory Schell | U.S. Coast Guard District 9 | 11.30.2022
A life ring aboard USCGC Mackinaw (WLBB 30) hangs on the port rail while the cutter is moored in Milwaukee, Nov. 30, 2022. The CGC Mackinaw and her crew offloaded seasonal buoys pulled while underway on Lake Michigan. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gregory Schell)...
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gregory Schell | U.S. Coast Guard District 9 | 11.30.2022
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliarist John Rose poses for a photo in the galley of USCGC Mackinaw (WLBB 30) while underway in Lake Michigan, Nov. 30, 2022. The auxiliary is the all-volunteer component of the Coast Guard and members assist in a variety of missions including Search and Rescue, afloat tours, and air support. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gregory Schell)...
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gregory Schell | U.S. Coast Guard District 9 | 11.30.2022
U.S. Coast Guard Seaman Brian Wing [center] onboard USCGC Mackinaw (WLBB 30) disconnects the buoy from the crane while moored in Milwaukee, Nov. 30, 2022. Each buoy is numbered and contains position-indicating electronics to ensure safe navigation on the Great Lakes and associated waterways. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gregory Schell)...
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gregory Schell | U.S. Coast Guard District 9 | 11.30.2022
U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Collin Wright [center], a Boatswain’s Mate onboard USCGC Mackinaw (WLBB 30) supervises the offload of a buoy while moored in Milwaukee, Nov. 30, 2022. BM1 Wright wears a yellow hard hat, designating himself as Buoy Deck Supervisor, in charge of the efficient offload and unload of buoys. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gregory Schell)...
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gregory Schell | U.S. Coast Guard District 9 | 11.30.2022
U.S. Coast Guard Seaman Brian Kelly onboard USCGC Mackinaw (WLBB 30) tends line as a buoy is offloaded while the cutter is moored in Milwaukee, Nov. 30, 2022. SN Kelly ensures that while the buoy is suspended by the crane it does not rotate. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gregory Schell)...
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gregory Schell | U.S. Coast Guard District 9 | 11.30.2022
U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Collin Wright, a Boatwain’s Mate onboard USCGC Mackinaw (WLBB 30) transits the pier as buoys are unloaded while moored in Milwaukee, Nov. 30, 2022. These large seasonal buoys are replaced with thinner buoys that can withstand build-up from ice as the Great Lakes freeze over in the winter months. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class......
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gregory Schell | U.S. Coast Guard District 9 | 11.30.2022
USCGC Mackinaw (WLBB 30) sits moored to the pier in Milwaukee, Nov. 30, 2022. USCGC Mackinaw is a heavy icebreaking cutter with buoy tending capabilities and is the only ship in its class on the Great Lakes. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gregory Schell)...
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gregory Schell | U.S. Coast Guard District 9 | 11.30.2022
U.S. Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer 2 John Lobherr, a BOSN aboard USCGC Mackinaw (WLBB 30) inspects offloaded buoys while moored in Milwaukee, Nov. 30, 2022. CWO2 Lobherr verifies buoy numbers and status of buoys in support of Operation Fall Retrieve. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gregory Schell)...
